obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Kenneth Ray 'Kenny' Storts passed away at his home in Gerty, Oklahoma on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 69 years.

Kenny was the son of Joseph Jesse 'Jay' Storts & Artie Mae (Hill) Storts, born on March 24, 1952, in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He was brought up, along with his eight siblings, in the Yeager/Holdenville...

Jun 4, 2021

Braxton Moore Rogers passed from this life on June 4, 2021.

He is survived by his parents, Brittany Rogers and Tanner Moore, and his brother, Jaxon, of the home; His grandparents, Marvin Rogers and wife Debbie of Elk City, Oklahoma,  Gail Taylor of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Cody Gray and wife Jennifer of Woodward, Oklahoma; several aunts, uncles and...

Jun 1, 2021

Cynthia Loria Ann Schuler passed away at her home in Lawton, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 62 years.

Cynthia was the daughter of Calvin Hurd Sr. & Juanita (Moore) Hurd, born on September 24, 1958, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Lawton, and graduated Eisenhower (Lawton IKE)...

May 28, 2021

Yasiel Yvnvsv Cruces left the arms of the angels for a brief time and then returned there on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Yasiel is the beloved son of Madison Brooke Franks & Alberto Misael Cruces. Along with his parents, he leaves behind maternal grandparents Kenda Lowe & Norman Franks, and paternal grandparents Sergio & Angelica Cruces; aunts...

May 24, 2021

Leslie Anne (Wheat) Griffin passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 62 years.

Leslie was the daughter of Mildred Josephine 'Josi' Hall and James Buck 'J. B.' Wheat, born on August 20, 1958, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was brought up by her Granny across from the...

May 15, 2021

Danny Claude Jackson passed away at his home in Holdenville on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the age of 74 years.

Danny was the son of William C. Jackson and Grace Lorene (Cox) Jackson, born on February 13, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Danny's father passed away just weeks before he was born and Danny's early years were...

May 3, 2021

Barbara Kay Hopkins, longtime resident of Boyce Manor Nursing Home in Holdenville, passed away in Ada, Oklahoma, on Monday, May 3, 2021, at the age of 72 years.

Barbara was the daughter of James & Maydell (Newby) Hopkins, born on September 22, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was brought up in the Putnam Heights area of...

May 1, 2021

Patsy Louise Cook passed away at the age of 79 years on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home in Holdenville on property where she lived her entire life.

Pat was the daughter of Washie & Mary (King) Foster, born on June 25, 1941, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Holdenville, and...

Apr 27, 2021

Emmitt Vangalee Chism passed away in Ada, Oklahoma on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the age of 84 years.

Emmitt was the son of Emmett R. Chism & Hollie L. (Camp) Chism, born on September 28, 1936, in Houston, Arkansas. He was raised by his grandparents on a farm in Houston. He left home at age 15...

Apr 23, 2021

Larry W. Pickett passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the age of 70 years.

Larry was the son of James Willie 'Bill' Pickett and Novelta 'Velta' (Ladd) Pickett, the last of their seven children, born on June 28, 1950, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Lamar. He...

Apr 16, 2021

Betty Jean Guffey passed from this life on April 16, 2021 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 90 years.  She was born in Gahanna, Ohio on September 16, 1930 to James Carlton and Esther Ellen (Heise) Reed.  She grew up and attended schools in Gahanna, and graduated Lincoln High School in the class of 1947.  She worked as...

Apr 16, 2021

Jo Ann Ellingsworth was the daughter of John & Eulalla (Woodhouse) Scott. born on December 3, 1934, in Stone County, Missouri. She was their fourth child, following Betty Lou, Tiny, and Eddie, and preceding Jerry, Patsy, Larry, Bobby, and Cindy.

On the school bus in the fourth grade she first saw the curly-haired kid whom she decided...

Mar 26, 2021

Danny Paul Whitlock passed away at his home in Spaulding on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the age of 57 years.

Danny was the son of Dean Whitlock & Donna Lucille (Cross) Whitlock, born on April 5 1963, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was brought up in Spaulding, and attended Holdenville schools. He joined the U.S. Army National...

Mar 25, 2021

Wendell Clifton Lemmings passed away at his home on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the age of 77 years.

Wendell was the son of Guye & India (Stratton) Lemmings, born on July 28, 1943 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the Strothers area and attended Strothers and Varnum schools. He attended Oklahoma State Barber College...

Mar 13, 2021

Bobbie Kay (Yarbrough) Bobbitt gained her wings and went home to the Lord on March 13, 2021.

Bobbie, better known as 'Nanna' to all that knew her, was born on October 8, 1954 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to C. G. & Ruby Yarbrough. She was one of eight children.

She was preceded in death by both...

Mar 12, 2021

Betty J. Grizzle passed away at her home in Ada, Oklahoma on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Betty was the daughter of Foster & Zillie (Rowland) Greenwood, born on July 25, 1926, in Baytown, Texas. She was brought up in Texas and in Oklahoma, and attended Wewoka schools. She was married to Leroy Grizzle on...

Mar 10, 2021

Wynema Morrow Nalley finished this life's journey and joined her Lord in glory on March 10, 2021.

Her long life was full of love, family, world travels, making all of those around her work, feel hope and encouragement.  She possessed a positively contagious outlook—even when life became a challenge. Her steadfast belief in GOD and scripture directed...

Feb 28, 2021

Cheryle Kay Janes passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the age of 61 years. Cheryle was the daughter of Willie & Clara (Hyatt) Brown, born on April 30, 1959 in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended Seminole schools, graduating Seminole High School with the Class of 1977. She attended Seminole Junior College...

Feb 21, 2021

Rebecca Darlene Walton has gone to be with her Lord. Darlene was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 5, 1954, to Jack & Lura (Western) Walton. She passed February 21, 2021. Darlene was comforted on her journey home by two very caring staff members of Calera Manor Nursing Home in Calera, Oklahoma. Their names are Wendy Harrington and Alexus...

Feb 6, 2021

Billy William Jay passed away in Holdenville on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the age of 73 years.

Billy was the son of Tom Thomas Jay & Lela May (Maroon) Jay, born on February 25, 1947, in Lamar, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the area of Lamar and Wetumka, and attended Moss schools. He worked in...